Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera, Panama Cities Waterfront Area
It is obvious why Balboa Avenue is such a desirable destination for adults, professionals, travelers and families. Located in the heart of the city on the waterfront and home of some of Latin America's tallest skyscrapers and the most desirable real estate in Panama.
Between the high rises of Avenida Balboa and the ocean is the Cinta Costera, separated by a lush 40 hectares park which runs the length of Avenida Balboa.
The Avenida Balboa & Cinta Costera serve as a major thoroughfare and a continuous green space with the Bay of Panama on one side and many of the city's most impressive skyscrapers on the other, and scenic views of the impressive skyline and waterfront.
It has a bike path, green areas with trees and tropical plants, tennis and basketball courts, recreational parks, amphitheater, 5 gazebos, bike lanes, and water fountains, and monuments. A great place for meeting up and people watching.
There are paths for cycling, jogging, Skateboarding, rollerblading or going for a stroll. During the weekends, the Cinta Costera is a popular attraction for everyone, from adult professionals, to families with toddlers. On Sundays, the Cinta Costera roadway is closed to cars from 6am to noon, to allow cyclists an uninterrupted ride.
Some of the best party scenes in town, from Carnival to Pride Parade.
Along the way you will find food and shopping, from Multicentro to Marisco fish market, and Casco Viejo and Mercado del Marisco fish market,. street vendors, performers, and a parade or two if you stop by during Carnival, Christmas, or Pride Week.
Shopping near Avenida Balboa – Latin America's Shopping Heaven
Given its competitive VAT, tariffs, and taxes, Panama has become a hub for shopaholics from all over Latin America. The heart of Panama's new retail industry best shopping is found near Avenida Balboa / Cinta Costera.
Balboa Boutiques strip mall has an impressive selection of fine ethnic restaurants and small designer boutiques offering trendy fashions and high end decor. It's privileged location offers great views of the Bay.
The brand-new Soho Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall both boast high-end boutiques serving handcrafted leather, chocolates, and home goods, designer fashion from local couture to Parisian runways, and everything in between. At the heart of Soho Mall lie Chanel, Prada, Dior, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino.
Multiplaza Pacific is nearby in Punta Pacifica is an eclectic mix of luxury brands like Gucci, Hermès, Zegna and high-street competitors Forever 21 and Zara. Be sure to ask for the Panama Shopping Card at the reception for discounts at the retailers. For jewelry, Reprosa, is known for its ornate reproduction of pre-Columbian jewelry, decoration and carvings from tagua nut and cocobolo wood, a result of working in partnership with Panama's Museum of Anthropology. There you'll also find authentic artifacts and decorations made by indigenous groups like Guna Yala and Embera.
Multiplaza has many restaurants and several outdoor cafes, a multiplex movie theater and a supermarket.
Multicentro is a complex of stores, restaurants, Hard Rock Hotel and Megapolis convention center which features high street brands like Clarks, Nike, Kenneth Cole, also hosts the Megapolis Convention Center. The complex connects to the which itself is connected via a bridge to Centro Medico Paitilla, one of Panama's premier medical complexes.
Multicentro has a kosher supermarket, pharmacy, movie theater, electronic repair stores.
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